What To Do: Philadelphia Flower Show blooms this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, the Times
The Philadelphia Flower Show
Spring and its beautiful flowers will be here soon. But, you don’t have to wait another five or six weeks to be awestruck by the beauty of Mother Nature’s floral offerings.
All you need do is make a visit to this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (12th and Arch streets, Philadelphia,...
What To Do: Before a ‘Super’ Sunday, Plein Air and more on Saturday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Plein Air in Chadds Ford
Okay, it’s a given that most of you will be hunkered down Sunday to watch all 19 hours of pregame — and of course, Super Bowl 52 featuring the Philadelphia Eagles. Even if you don’t love football, there’s local pride, the commercials — and yes, the food. So, even from here, we can see the big red crossout on...
What To Do: Remembering the art of Weymouth
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Way Back: The Paintings of George A. Weymouth
“Frolic” did more than just frolic and lead the carriage parade each year at Winterthur’s Point-to-Point event.
In addition to his roles as founder and board chairman of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art, a philanthropist, and a land and cultural conservationist, George A. “Frolic”...
What To Do: Warm up with fun winter options
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
If you’re able to block out the winter weather and want to get out of the house and do something fun this weekend, you do have some interesting options.
The first Friday of the month is a good time to spend an evening in Kennett Square or Lancaster – a time to enjoy special First Friday activities.
Kennett Square will celebrate First Friday with its...
What To Do: Longwood celebrates new fountains with Gilbert & Sullivan
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
HMS Pinafore at Longwood Gardens.
In addition to the re-opening of its fountains in June, Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) is hosting a special live production by the Savoy Company on June 9 and 10.
The Savoy Company, which is the oldest amateur theater company in the world, is dedicated solely to the production...
What To Do: Chester County Antiques Show is back
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
History and antiques go hand-in-hand – especially at one special event in Chester County every spring.
From April 7-9, the 35th Annual Chester County Antiques Show (610-692-4800, http://www.chestercohistorical.org), a major fundraiser for the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS), will be held at the Phelps School (583 Sugartown Road, Malvern).
What To Do: Time for Kennett Winterfest
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Something special is brewing in Kennett Square this weekend — a popular annual event known as the Kennett Winterfest. Usually, tickets are already sold out by this time but this year some tickets remain.
The Fifth Annual Kennett Winterfest (http://kennettwinterfest.com/) will be held on February 25 from 12:30-4 p.m. at 600 South Broad Street in Kennett...
What To Do: Malvern Retreat House Art Show
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chester County hosts a huge number of special events every year and the annual schedule is always filled with art shows and equestrian events.
One of the most anticipated art shows each year is Malvern Retreat House’s Art Show (McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center, 315 South Warren Avenue, Malvern, 610-644-0400, www.MalvernRetreat.com).
What To Do: A snowy, Bowie skate in Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Winter has its drawbacks – without a doubt. But, as long as you can handle cold weather, there are also many things for you to like about winter such as ice skating on frozen ponds (if the weather cooperates), skiing (if the weather cooperates), snowboarding (if the weather cooperates) and winter festivals (in all types of weather).
On January 14, the...
What To Do: Spring comes into bloom at Flower Show
Also: Multiple options to enjoy March’s First Friday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
A harbinger of the coming spring: the Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, which opens Saturday.
Even though spring is almost a month away and snow keeps entering the forecast, you can get into a springtime mood by attending the 2016 PHS (Pennsylvania Horticultural Society)...
